Geospatial Information Systems in Emergency Management

BEM254

Study of techniques that enhance data contained in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Theory and application of hazard mapping, risk and vulnerability analysis, and evacuation analysis. Hands-on experience in spatial analytical techniques using GIS and spatial analytical software to address research questions. Exploration covers essential methodological and practical issues that are involved in carrying out sophisticated spatial
analyses to help emergency management agencies make policy decisions. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 3 Lecture

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